Overview:
Xi ‘an, with a splendid history of more than 3,000 years, is listed as one of the four ancient capitals of the world, along with Rome in Italy, Athens in Greece and Cairo in Egypt.
The Shaolin Temple in Luoyang helps you explore the magical birthplace of Chinese kung fu.
Attractions: No
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an
Welcome to Xi’an! After retrieving your luggage, you will find your local guide waiting for you in the Arrival Hall of the airport, holding a welcome sign with your name on it. After a warm greeting, you will be taken to the hotel in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle and your guide will help you with the check-in. 
Attractions: Da Cien Temple, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum, Stele Forest Museum, Xi ‘an City Wall
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an
Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Da Cien Temple in the morning.Da Cien Temple was built by Emperor Gojong in memory of his mother Empress Mundeok. Then you will visit the Shaanxi History Museum, which has a collection of more than 370,000 cultural relics, including murals, paintings, pottery, coins and bronze and gold and silver articles. In the afternoon, you will visit the Xi ‘an City Wall, one of the oldest and best preserved city walls in the world. After that, you’ll visit the Stele Forest Museum, which was built in 1078 on the site of a Confucian temple to preserve the Confucian classics. The museum now has a collection of 3,000 stone tablets displaying calligraphy, paintings and historical records. It is a treasure of Chinese art and history.
Attractions: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Little Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter, Great Mosque of Xian
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an
Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in the morning. The Terracotta Warriors are considered one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th century and one of the eight wonders of the world, which was built from 246 BC to 208 BC, lasting 39 years. It is also the first imperial tomb in China with a large scale, exquisite layout and well-preserved.In the afternoon, you will visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda, which has a history of 1300 years. Then, you will visit the Xi ‘an Museum, which has nearly 130,000 cultural relics related to ancient China and the history of Xi ‘an. Your last stop will be the Grand Mosque and the Muslim Quarter. In the Muslim quarter of Xi ‘an, you’ll find a lot of street food, so try it.
Attractions: Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Luoyang
Transfer to Xi ‘an Railway Station for a 1 hour and 30 minute high-speed train ride to Luoyang. Upon arrival visit the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The grottoes provide a window into the political, cultural and artistic environment of the Northern Wei and late Tang dynasties. Next, visit the White Horse Temple. The White Horse Temple was the first Buddhist temple in China, established in 68 AD under the patronage of Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Attractions: Shaolin Temple
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: No
Visit Shaolin Temple in the morning, which is the cradle of Chinese martial arts. Shaolin Kung fu is a way for Shaolin monks to learn Zen. Shaolin Kung Fu is the most outstanding representative of ancient Chinese martial arts culture, which is popular among people of many different cultural backgrounds. After visiting Shaolin Temple, take a train to Luoyang Railway Station for the high-speed train back to Xi ‘an. You will be met by your driver and transferred to Xi ‘an Airport.
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